Performs ground, helicopter, and fixed wing transports while operating under protocols for neonatal (22 weeks and above), pediatric, ECMO, and high risk obstetrics patients.
Independently perform intubations, conventional and high frequency ventilation, administer specialty gases, noninvasive ventilation, high flow nasal cannula, and manage preexisting airways.
Insertion of peripheral IVs, UAC, UVCs and administration of medications.
Participates in Quality Improvement studies and new protocol implementation.
Speaker at Schwartz Rounds, June 2024.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
UCHealth
09.2022 - 03.2023
Level 3 Trauma Center
Level 2 NICU
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Providence Portland Medical Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
Level 2 Trauma Center
Adult ICU and emergency department
Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist
Salem Health
02.2019 - 03.2022
Level 2 Trauma Center
Level 3 NICU; neonates 24 weeks and above.
Critical Care Ground Transport for adults/pediatrics
Member of Rapid Response Team.
Shift lead supporting 12-20 staff and travel respiratory therapists.